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FL58 YAX

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

144,858 mi
Last recorded144,858 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 YAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 144,858 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 144,595 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear subframe front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 140,821 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 140,814 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer shoulder split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer shoulder split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged/cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sides seat belts slow to return and require assistance

Pass 28 Apr 2023 134,207 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 134,206 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 128,484 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2022 128,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower/inner sill and wheel arch area close to subframe brace mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective will not retract (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower/inner sill and wheel arch area close to subframe brace mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective will not retract (7.1.2 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened various mounting points for suspension/body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective doth sides poor condition/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 124,032 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 121,244 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 115,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 115,738 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 103,777 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 103,777 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 76,379 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 64,685 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 58,347 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 58,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2014 55,687 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 51,048 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 43,896 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,790 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 37,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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FL58 YAX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2008 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 47,416 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL58 YAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FL58 YAX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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